CSP of Bucks County

10/31/2025

Thank you BCOC for your support during this difficult time! Please see the link below for the full list of food pantries in Bucks County from the BCOC website.

https://bcoc.org/food-pantries/

🚨 𝗦𝗡𝗔𝗣 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗱𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻, impacting 𝟰𝟲,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗕𝘂𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀.

BCOC is acting now with $𝟳𝟱,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗶𝗻 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 to help stabilize families and support our pantries.

Here’s how you can help ⬇️

💲 Donate: https://bcoc.org/how-to-donate/
🥫 Host a food drive
🤝 Volunteer
📢 Contact your elected officials to urge action

Together, we can make sure no one in Bucks County goes hungry.

10/23/2025

Please check out this info below about scam texts from PA DHS.

🚨 SNAP clients are receiving calls from the numbers listed below saying that their benefits are on hold until they verify their eligibility and asking that they call and provide their PIN. This is a SCAM.

1-888-239-7710
1-888-272-8720
1-888-737-6551

DHS will never ask for personal information in an unsolicited text message, email, or phone call.

Please report any texts or calls about DHS benefits that seem suspicious by calling the DHS fraud tip line at 1-844-DHS-TIPS (1-844-347-8477).

10/23/2025

Check out the info below about LIHEAP funding.

Due to Federal Government Shutdown, Opening of the 2025-26 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Season Delayed to December: https://bit.ly/474wRMV

Due to the federal government shutdown, Pennsylvania must delay the opening of the 2025-26 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) season by one month, until December 3, 2025, because the Department of Human Services (DHS) has not yet received its federal allocation for 2025-2026 LIHEAP funds. Without action from the White House or the Republican-controlled Congress to reopen the federal government or release LIHEAP funding to states, DHS will be unable to open the LIHEAP season as previously scheduled on November 3, 2025.

LIHEAP is a federally funded program administered by DHS where benefits are distributed directly to a household’s utility company or home heating fuel provider on behalf of qualified Pennsylvanians who need help paying their home heating bills during winter months. On average, Pennsylvania receives more than $215 million every year for LIHEAP – in 2023, the Commonwealth received $216 million and in 2024, $229 million. Pennsylvania cannot backfill these costs.

“The LIHEAP Program helps more than 300,000 Pennsylvania families heat their homes during the colder months – and is especially critical for older adults and low-income families. Inaction from the Republican-controlled Congress now threatens access to this assistance,” said Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh. “I urge Congress and the White House to recognize the serious consequences that limiting heating assistance will have on the health and safety of people in Pennsylvania. Congress must come together for a solution that protects people most at risk.”

For immediate needs during the shutdown, Pennsylvanians can use PA Navigate at pa-navigate.org to help find resources. Local help is also available by calling 211 or visiting pa211.org.

10/21/2025

Most recent federal shutdown update from PA DHS. For more information- https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs
Click here to see all the food banks in Bucks County. https://bcoc.org/food-pantries/?fbclid=IwVERDUANkjIFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHp1S0b-3uzLLCa6R_-81a_1LlbuV8_Jensq5fYVq0jI_aU0pyeyEOYvOJ6IH_aem_GrE9ZnxlKmOyNNj22HUZSw

10/17/2025

Nearly 2 million Pennsylvanians who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will not receive their November payments due to Congress’ failure to enact a federal budget.

Without federal payments, Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration said more than $366 million in monthly SNAP payments will pause in Pennsylvania for low-income families, seniors and children.

Support for WITF is provided by:
“The Commonwealth cannot backfill these costs so SNAP benefits are on hold until a federal budget is passed,” a spokesperson from the Department of Human Services said in an email.

For more information:
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/snap

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10/02/2025

Just like the leaves changing, October is a season of new beginnings 🍁✨ Our CSP calendar is filled with opportunities to connect, share, and grow together. Join us this month as we embrace change and build stronger connections across Bucks County. Click the link in our bio to join our mailing list!

09/23/2025

🌞🎉 What an incredible day at the 2025 CSP Picnic! With over 100 people joining us, it was a day filled with laughter, connection, good food, and great music. 💚

✨ Congratulations to our 2025 CSP Award Winners!

👏 A huge thank-you to our sponsors: Magellan Healthcare, Penndel Mental Health Center, Family Service Association, Goodwill Keystone, Access Services, and the Giant Supermarkets of Bucks County. Your support made this day possible, and we are so grateful!

🤝 Thank you to all of our resource tables for bringing your services and supports to the community.
🎤 Thank you Commissioner Diane Marseglia for joining us and sharing your words.
🎶 Thank you to Lehigh County’s Talent CSP for the amazing music.
🧡 Thank you to our Picnic Planning Workgroup for making this event come together.
🙌 And thank you to our amazing volunteers for all your time and energy!

We couldn’t have asked for a better day to celebrate community, recovery, and connection. 💙

09/10/2025

💛 Thank you, Family Service Association of Bucks County, for being a CSP Picnic Supporter! Your partnership means so much to our community.

09/10/2025

🥳 Picnic vibes are almost here! But hurry, today is the LAST day to register! Grab your spot and come celebrate with us 🌞🧺 Don’t forget to bring your blanket or lawn chair for seating! Link is in the bio.

09/09/2025

💛 Thank you, Penndell Mental Health Center, for being a CSP Picnic Supporter! Your partnership means so much to our community.

09/08/2025

🌟 Grateful for our Community Champion, Magellan Healthcare! Thank you for your incredible support of the CSP Picnic. 💙

09/08/2025

📢 Bucks County CSP is back!
Join us for our monthly meetings—virtual & in-person.
Attend one, two, or all four—we’re glad to have you! 💙

💻 Local meetings are hybrid—sign up for our mailing list to get the link.